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August 22, 2026

Science seems like a straightforward endeavor. You come up with a hypothesis, collect data to prove or disprove it, and analyze that data to see whether the hypothesis is right. But anyone who…

The ocean patrol vessel JS Sakura (OPV-901) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) completed its first sea trials, after spending four days sailing in the bay…

The International COP 2026, held August 11-13 in São Paulo, stood out as an event focused on the "public security economy" of the Brazilian and South American markets, with solutions…

The AFA-CWA raised confidentiality concerns.

On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: U.S. Air Force Captain Joe Walker flew an X-15 rocket plane higher than any pilot had ever flown before.
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By: Hispaviación Newsroom Photo: LATAM Cargo This special flight by LATAM Cargo underscores the high specialization and operational maturity required by the segment …
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22-06-2026 LATAM Cargo transported 15 rescued felines in a complex special logistics operation connecting Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires (Argentina) with…

The Chilean Army's Signal School held its Feria Tecnológica 2026, an event showcasing capabilities in technology, networks and communication links through…

The Chilean Army's Signal School held its Feria Tecnológica 2026, an event showcasing capabilities in technology, networks and communication links through…

New details emerged in the recent photos of the Shaanxi Y-15, initially known as Y-30, which is believed to be China’s future tactical transport aircraft. China’s new Y-15 four-engine turboprop…
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American Airlines Flight AA2398 landed safely at DFW after a passenger's laptop caught fire, prompting an emergency response. The post American Airlines Laptop Fire Injures 4 to 5 Passengers During…

The Oregon UAS Accelerator has announced the 17 companies joining its Fall 2026 Cohort, kicking off a 12-week hybrid programme built to move uncrewed aerial, The post C-UAS lasers and traffic…

United Airlines is looking into a viral video, which was published the week of July 13, that shows an employee threatening to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a Mexican-American man…

Exploring the paradigm shift emerging for Spanish naval aviation.

The system is optional equipment on the latest variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Developed in partnership with Lockheed Martin, maker of the F-16 fighters, and the Air Force of…

What Moon phase is it today, 22 August 2026? Check the full lunar calendar for the month. The post first appeared on Olhar Digital.

The US State Department approved a possible military sale to Qatar worth $4.5 billion for the purchase of up to four KC-46A aerial refueling tankers and equipment…

BBC reports: A fresh wave of US tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods came into effect on Saturday after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks. Announcing the suspension of negotiations shortly…

Two volcanic domes about 80 km in diameter were identified on the Moon's near side, possibly fed by shallow magma reservoirs. Original illustration from the outlet, produced…

The European Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission has captured a dramatic change at the Petermann Glacier in northwestern Greenland, where on 4 August 2026 a 76 km² section of the…

The Chilean Navy's Amphibious Force, led by the multipurpose ship LSDH-91 Sargento Aldea, arrived at Punta Arenas to carry out a period of operations in the Magallanes Region and…

In attendance were Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto Presti; the Army Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Oscar Santiago Zarich; the US Ambassador to…
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22-08-2026 Flight training academy Skyborne Airline Academy has integrated a new Aviatify A320 simulator approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) at its …

The crisis facing ANAC's SSEI -Rescue and Fire Fighting Service- added a serious deficiency. One of the two fire trucks has been out of service since last week with a…

Considering them indispensable for ensuring a “credible deterrent”, Germany has made acquiring long — or even very long — range strike capabilities one of…
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A closer look at what made this aircraft special, and why it failed.
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By: Hispaviación Newsroom U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson From an industrial and strategic perspective, the potential acquisition of the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus by…

Saab showcases a concept model for a future uncrewed combat air system during the Swedish Armed Forces Air Show.

Iraqi Airways is gradually resuming its flights to Iran after the regional airspace closures. The first flights to Rasht have already taken place. In the future, the north Iranian…
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Boeing increases pressure on engineers after strike vote Boeing is intensifying pressure in the labor dispute with the SPEEA union. Its roughly 17,000 represented engineers, researchers and…